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How to pronounce Douglas (DUG-las)

Douglas

DUG-las

DUGlas

Scottish origin meaning dark water. The 'ou' sounds like 'uh'. Often shortened to Doug.

Notes

Scottish origin meaning dark water. The 'ou' sounds like 'uh'. Often shortened to Doug.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Scottish Gaelic
Meaning
dark water (originally a river name)

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Doug
  • Dougie
  • Dougo
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Popularity

Originally a Scottish surname; Sir James Douglas was a key supporter of Robert the Bruce.

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